I do not think it is cash or lack thereof that is keeping us from filling bigger needs! I think it is organizational philosophy!!
I think bres-slow is correct in how he is approaching the big bat situation.
I think we have two holes to fill:
1.) a number 2 for the rotation.
2.) another late inning reliable reliever.
I am good with everything else
The moron did restock the farm system!
the desperate Dave model of team building was not sustainable!
I have confidence that bres-slow can find a lane between what the dodgers do and what the rays do and we can be very successful on the field with this approach
We do not have to trade any of our outfielders! So applaud bres-slow for not charging the maximum for any of them!!!
I would prefer we keep the four we have now
Signing options for Tucker? Maybe the Dodgers?
signing options for bellinger? Maybe the Yankees?
signing options for bichete? Maybe the Red Sox? Or Detroit?
signing options for Bregman? Maybe the Red Sox? Or the Cubs? Or Detroit?
framber, gallen and king still available!
Next two months should be intriguing!!!!
The new regime seems to be against giving out long term contracts to players regardless of stature in their 30’s.
Are we destined to sign only older players on short term deals??
The writers that put stuff out for clicks are talking about something brewing with the Red Sox. The writers that only put stuff out when they know something are quiet!!!
The Marlins are open for business if we want to hope alcanterra regains his stuff,
ragans of the royals and gore of the nationals have been discussed before.
king has incredible stuff and gallen could regain his stuff if we want to go the free agent route!
I believe our hitters will be better in 2026 than 2025, if they are healthier!!
But that hole in the number 2 spot in the rotation is really what is keeping us from being a World Series contender!
To recap, schwarber and Alonso are off the table! Bregman probably signs with the cubs. Seiger and paredes are not moving. Many teams are sniffing around Marte. Sox do not like the bichete price tag!
We still have outfielders and young pitching in excess,
Maybe Bres-slow needs to try and sign okimoto and trade for that elusive number 2 starter for the rotation!